08/07/2025

Martyn and Annabelle are in agreement about Justin’s rewilding proposal. Annabelle confirms others on the BL board are too. It’s inviting risk, and they need to threaten resignations. As Chair Martyn’s not happy to have multiple resignations on his hands. He’s keen to discuss it over dinner but Annabelle declines. Eventually they agree on a plan to work on various board members. Martyn’s keen to establish they’re on the same page on a personal level, but Annabelle retorts he was just a bit of fun and nothing more. She ends the call, but not before Jazzer appears in the doorway. Martyn wonders what he heard. Later Jazzer questions the wisdom of getting involved with a married woman. Confusion ensues until Jazzer names Lilian as Martyn’s love interest. Martyn’s aghast – he’s not in the least attracted to Lilian! He’s just been dumped over the phone and feels humiliated. Jazzer reckons it won’t feel so bad after a few days.
Amber’s a high maintenance house guest. Ed asserts the arrangement isn’t going to work. They discover Amber’s gone over to Grange Farm. Unfazed Clarrie has her in line. Emma approves; they can’t pussyfoot round Amber just because of George. To their surprise it’s Amber who informs them it’s not working. She intends to stay at Grange Farm instead. Clarrie agrees to check with Oliver. Amber declares her the best Grandma-in-law-to-be ever. Clarrie tells Ed and Emma she wants to get to know the real Amber. She tells Amber there’s a condition – if she wants to stay she needs to apologise to Neil.